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bEForE you gEt HErE

Now that you’ve got your results and bagged yourself a place at Warwick, it’s time to start thinking about the next step - University life! Get a head start before you arrive; follow this handy checklist:

Register for an IT account

with the University and then use these details to log onto warwicksu.com

Read your SU Guide

- it’ll tell you all there is to know about Warwick SU.

VISIT www.warwicksu.com/freshers

for the latest info on all things fresh.

Buy your NUS Extra card online now

at warwicksu.com/nusextra and start saving money from day one!

Check out www.warwicksu.com/events

to buy tickets in advance and get your hands on a Freshers Passport or a Platinum Card if you’re a bit of a party animal!

Order your Halls Hoodie now

to make sure you look the part when you arrive.

Join our Facebook page and follow our Twitter feed START PACKING your uni essentials

- don’t forget you’ll need old clothes to wear to the Paint Party in Week 1!

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But your Union is so much more than just a social hub - everything that we do, we do for you, our members.

You shape policy, you direct our events line-up, you decide who runs your Union. The opportunities for involvement are endless, and over these first few weeks we showcase all that we offer. Ensure you try everything at least once, and enjoy every second of your Freshers experience - it’ll be over before you know it!

your sabbatical team Each ‘Sabb’, as they are known, is responsible for a different area of the Union’s activities. They are elected by students to work full time to ensure your expectations are met, so if you see one, don’t forget to tell them what you think. warwicksu.com/officers

NICK SWAIN WARWICK SU PRESIDENT

president@warwicksu.com

JAMES ENTWISTLE EDUCATION OFFICER

education@warwicksu.com

COSMO MARCH DEMOCRACY & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

ddo@warwicksu.com

ANNA CHOWCAT POSTGRADUATE OFFICER

postgrads@warwicksu.com

BEN SUNDELL WELFARE & CAMPAIGNS OFFICER

welfare@warwicksu.com

SILKIE CRAGG SOCIETIES OFFICER

societies@warwicksu.com

NATASHA CABRAL SPORTS OFFICER

sports@warwicksu.com

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First off, congratulations on getting a place at Warwick - you’re in for the best years of your life! Here at the Students’ Union we’ve got a great line-up of events to help you settle in and make you feel at home. From fantastic and affordable outlets such as The Dirty Duck and Curiositea to our newly-refurbished restaurant, Xananas, there’s something to keep everyone fed, watered and entertained right from day one.

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welcome

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registering

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knowing

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eating

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drinking

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socialising

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improving

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joining

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voting

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saving

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buying

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working

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worrying

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volunteering

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what’s on

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what to do when you get here

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www.warwicksu.com

rEgistEring

The Warwick SU website allows you to buy tickets for all of our events, join societies, vote in elections and generally keep up to date with everything that’s going on at the SU. The good news is that you don’t need to register separately with us - just create your University IT account when enrolling and you’ll be able to use the same login details on our site as well. Simple as that!

PROBLEMS LOGGING IN?

Make sure you click to select that the SU can receive your data when enrolling on the Universiy of Warwick website. If you didn’t do this at the time, follow the instructions at WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/FEEDBACK/DATAPROTECTION. If that doesn’t help and you’re still having problems, email HELPDESK@WARWICKSU.COM and we’ll get you up and running as quickly as we can!

While we’re on the topic of signing up, make sure you register with the Health Centre - registration takes place in the Rootes Social Building over the first few days. Have your NHS number to hand and, once complete, you’ll be registered while you’re living on campus!

www.warwicksu.com

knowing

Over the coming days and weeks you’re going to be bombarded with information, so we’ve got a few ways to make sure that you stay in the loop:

warwicksu.com

twitter

Every minute, every hour and every day, this truly is your one-stop shop for all things related to the Union. Check out the online calendar to find out what’s on, buy your tickets or Freshers Passport and keep up to date all year round.

Be the first to get the latest information - follow your Union and your Sabbatical Officers while they tweet the news as it happens. @warwicksu | @warwicksuents

facebook

clubs & societies

‘Like’ the Warwick SU Facebook page to upload and tag yourself in Freshers pictures and get regular updates.

They’ll also keep you in the know about their own events through weekly emails and Facebook posts.

www.facebook.com/warwicksu

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www.warwicksu.com/food

Eating

Warwick SU boasts some of the best places to grab a bite to eat on campus. From coffee and cake to seasonal specials, there is something to suit every taste.

We love tea!

Tasty, freshly-baked baguettes with an incredible choice of fillings, stuffed there and then for your pleasure. This student favourite also offers an array of savoury options, including a Salad Bar.

With a tantalising range of teas, coffees and hot chocolates alongside a delicious selection of cakes and sweet treats, Curiositea is the perfect place to meet up and relax between lectures.

OPENING HOURS

OPENING HOURS

Monday - Friday 11am - 3:30pm

Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm saturday - sunday 11am - 6pm

Our newly-refurbished restaurant and bar is the best place for top quality, locally-sourced seasonal dishes. Based in SUHQ, we offer delicious daily specials and run international themed weeks, with adventurous menus to match.

From burgers and lasagnes to fish & chips, The Duck is the best place to grab some hearty pub grub. We also offer a full Sunday menu each week if you’re in the mood for a roast!

OPENING HOURS

OPENING HOURS

Monday - saturday 9am - LATE

Monday - sunday NOON - LATE

FACT: Every single penny you spend in the Union is directly reinvested for

your benefit. So, every time you sip on a smoothie or bite into a burger, take pride in the fact that you’ve contributed to your clubs and societies, the Student Advice Centre, part-time jobs, club nights…the list goes on. This is your Union – use it!

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www.warwicksu.com/DRINK

drinking

Drinking in kitchens is dull. Freshers is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go out and meet thousands of people at once (and then embarrassingly realise 3 weeks later that you don’t remember anyone’s name!)

Whether you fancy a cold beer, tasty cocktail, fruity mocktail or even champagne, we’ve got the lot – all at the cheapest prices on campus.

From classy cocktails to International beers and 70s Funk to cutting edge House, The Terrace Bar’s sleek, modern design offers a great stop-off destination, or an awesome night out if you can’t bring yourself to leave!

Remember, you don’t have to drink alcohol to have fun. If you’re not a big drinker or are tee-total, then don’t get pressured into drinking.

We’re proud of our commitment to responsible drinking, and all of our outlet staff have the right to refuse to serve you if we think you’ve had enough. If you have any concerns, check out www.warwicksu.com/whatif

FRESHERS

PLATINUM CARDS £200

PASSPORTS

ONLY £58!

At £58, the Freshers Passport covers every SU Ents event taking place from Monday 1st - Sunday 14th October* inclusive (it even includes the Freshers Party!), saving you a tidy sum on overall ticket prices if you want to try a bit of everything.

Buy yours online from 12th Sept

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@ www.warwicksu.com

*Terms and conditions apply - see the website for full details

For the super-hardcore, we also offer the Platinum Card for £200. This gets you into every Ents-promoted event in The Copper Rooms for the academic year, plus the massive Summer Party in Term 3*, potentially saving you £100s on clubbing, gigs and entertainment!

SAVE MONEY *Subject to registration

www.warwicksu.com/events

socialising

Here at Warwick it’s all about a ‘work hard, play hard’ attitude, and there is no better place to play than in our very own twolevel club and venue. Situated right in the heart of campus, we offer at least 4 events a week, catering for a wide range of tastes and vibes. Whether you need Pop, Dance, Indie, Cheese or Bass to feed your inner party-starter, we’ve got it covered! Those who prefer a more relaxed affair will enjoy the programme of events offered in favourite campus hangouts like The Terrace Bar and The Dirty Duck.

Check the website to see videos and galleries from a few of these events that we offer…

REGULAR EVENTS

Un-Plucked Acoustic covers live at the Dirty Duck

It’s on! Celebrate your first night of freedom in style with THE biggest name in Dance music! Ministry of Sound’s UniTrash Tour has been selling out up and down the UK and they’re stopping by to kick off your new life at Uni with an almighty bang! Expect the biggest dancefloor-fillers, the grimiest, wobbliest basslines and more anthems than the Olympic Games. Get down the front for loads of Ministrybranded giveaways!

Better yet, if there’s something we’re not doing that you’d like to see, you can always put on your own event right here at the SU! With regular society showcases and a memorable cast of characters on the door, Warwick SU is the biggest, safest and most student-friendly venue in the local area.

The perfect blend of cocktails and beats

We look forward to seeing you out and about during your time here!

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www.warwicksu.com/haveyoursay

improving

We don’t always get everything right here at Warwick SU, and it’s up to you to tell us where we’re going wrong. If we don’t have your favourite sandwich filling in The Bread Oven, you want to hear more New Wave Rapstep in The Copper Rooms or you think The Terrace Bar needs a certain cocktail, we want you to get in touch. It’s really important that we hear from you during your first weeks here – if there’s something we can change to make your life at Warwick better, we want to know. You can have your say in many ways:

BY EMAIL - feedback@warwicksu.com ONLINE - fill in the form at www.warwicksu.com/haveyoursay

BY PAPER - fill in a paper form in any outlet IN A GROUP - come to a focus group (details at warwicksu.com/haveyoursay) IN PERSON - drop in and talk to one of the Sabbatical Officers There will, however, be some things that we can’t do. In order to provide the incredible choice of societies and sports clubs, keep the Student Advice Centre going and employ our staff there’s simply no way we can, for example, charge 10p for your favourite pint!

We have to be realistic and there will be some suggestions we simply can’t take forward.

When this happens though, we’ll let you know and we promise to be honest with you.

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www.warwicksu.com/societies

joining

warwicksu.com/sports

Virtually every student here is a member of at least one society, and you’ll be missing out if you don’t get involved. Check out the Societies and Sports Directories at the back of your SU Guide or head to the website to see all that we’ve got to offer!

societies

sports

Come to the Societies Fair during Week 1 in The Copper Rooms.

WED: performance, music, media, games and food-based societies.

THU: charity, campaigning and cultural societies. FRI: academic and religious societies. Check out the full range of experiences on offer!

Join SocsFed at the Fair for £14, or sign up anytime online at warwicksu.com/societies

The Sports Fair will take place on Tues, Week 1 at the Sports Centre.

Once you’ve registered with the University website, join Warwick Sport for £49 for the whole year over at warwicksu.com/sports Check out all the clubs available at warwicksu.com/sports. All clubs cost just £6 to join, so sign up now!

www.warwicksu.com/VOTE

voting

Autumn Elections 2012 kick off at the start of term, with nominations for Student Council closing Fri Week 2. With the chance to represent your year group and get a CV boost right from day one, there’s no excuse for not getting involved! We’ll be looking for new First Year councillors – competition will be tight, but give it a go!

democracy fair

campaigning!

Find out what Council does and why you should get involved in Union democracy.

Do everything you can to get people to vote for you (within the rules, of course...)

nominations

results

Thursday Week 1 | SU Atrium

Don’t miss your chance to run in an election:

Nominations open | Mon 24 Sep Nominations close | Fri 12th OCT th

TUE 16TH OCT - THU 18TH OCT

Find out if you’ve won and who your Union Councillors are for the year ahead.

FRIDAY 19TH OCTOBER

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saving

www.warwicksu.com

We’re here to help you save money, not rip you off. Here are some of the best schemes we’ve got to make every penny stretch that bit further...

NUS extra

freshers passport

For just £12 you can get your hands on an NUS Extra card with great nationwide savings from Amazon to Asos. There’s also plenty of savings to be made at Warwick SU, from free upgrades to extra fillings in your baguette. Order online now at www.warwicksu.com/nusextra

The Freshers Passport costs £58 and guarantees you entry into every event at the Union during Freshers Fortnight (excluding the welcome parties). If you’re planning on making the most of your Freshers experience, this is an essential purchase!

2nd hand book sale

platinum card

At the start of Term 1, your SU provides a platform for students to sell their old textbooks to the next generation. Don’t waste your money on brand new books when you can grab a bargain!

If you fancy yourself a bit of a party animal you can save a bundle throughout the year by buying a Platinum Card. Just £200 will save you money if you only go out twice a week, plus it includes the Summer Party!

www.warwicksu.com/shop

buying

With bargains to be had across the board, you need to make sure you’ve got all the essential Freshers kit for 2012:

FRESHERS T-SHIRT: Whether you get here on Saturday or Sunday,

be sure to get your hands on a must-have Freshers T-shirt for only £5. It makes for a great souvenir for you to treasure or get your hallmates to sign!

halls hoodies: Once you know where you’ll be living for the year, head to warwicksu.com/shop to order your Halls Hoodie. With personalisation and plenty of colours to choose from , these are an indispensable Warwick memento! tickets: You’re always better off buying your event tickets in advance rather than risking it on the door. From your regular club nights to live gigs, check out the website to get full listings and buy tickets online: warwicksu.com/events 8

www.warwicksu.com/JOBS

working

If you’re looking to get some much-needed extra cash during your time as a student, there are plenty of part-time jobs available at the SU. Check out www.warwicksu.com/jobs for application info and to find the relevant forms. Current posts include:

f&b assistants

reception STAFF

You will offer high standards of service in any one of the Union’s busy food & beverage outlets or bars, including:

General trouble-shooters and assistants based in SUHQ Reception. Responsibilities range from manning the switchboard and dealing with customer queries to logging lost property.

XANANAS THE DIRTY DUCK THE BREAD OVEN CURIOSITEA

VENUE BARS (The Copper Rooms/The Terrace Bar)

ents reps Are you a tastemaker, innovator or the ‘go-to’ person amongst your friends for new sounds and trends? The Ents Dept. wants YOU to inspire, influence and engage your peers with all the action at the Union through forward-thinking use of social media and blogs, energetic photography and exciting videography.

If you think of yourself as a bit of a socialite, you could be the person we’re looking for to help promote and run our lively programme of events.

tech services crew You will assist in the preparation and maintenance of stage, technical equipment and décor for the successful production of Union events.

street team Working for the Marketing Department in the distribution of promotional materials and acting as an ‘ambassador’ for the Union’s entertainment, membership and commercial services.

If you don’t see something that you fancy here, or want to get settled into University life before you commit to a job, don’t worry. The Union advertises for new jobs and positions throughout the year, some of which could include:

STEWARDS (including Head, First Aid & Student Activities Stewards) GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANTS TEAM LEADERS

Keep checking the website for the latest opportunities available to you:

warwicksu.com/jobs

fact: We employ over 350 student staff in the Union - you could be one of them!

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www.warwicksu.com/ADVICE

worrying

Being a Fresher can be daunting. It’s probably your first time away from home, looking after yourself and managing your own money.

Sometimes all you need to do is chat with someone and check that you’re doing the right thing - that’s where we come in.

advice centre

sabbatical team

The SU’s Student Advice Centre provides a fully confidential service to discuss issues with housing, immigration, money matters, healthcare and academic concerns.

If you just want to chat about University life, come and talk to any of the Sabbatical team - they were all students too! Our Welfare & Campaigns Officer, Ben, can be contacted by calling 02476 572 778 or emailing welfare@warwicksu.com.

opEning Hours

TERM TIME

HOLIDAY

Mon -Thu: 09:00 -16:00 09:30-15:00 fri: 09:00 -15:00 closed advice@warwicksu.com 024 7657 2824 Level 2, SUHQ

freshers helpers Throughout the Freshers period at Warwick SU there will be lots of people about to help you if you get lost or have any questions you need answering. Just look out for any of our Freshers Helpers in their special pink t-shirts!

www.warwicksu.com/VOLUNTEERING

voluntEEring

Once you’ve had a couple of days to settle in, it’s time to start working out what you want to do with your time at University. We recommend having a go at everything – sports, societies, clubbing and volunteering.

Warwick Volunteers will be showcasing their projects at the Volunteering Fair on Friday Week 1 in the Panorama Room. The opportunities are endless - check out their website at www.warwicksu.com/volunteering for more details.

There are also plenty of volunteer roles available in your Union – why not spend a couple of hours a week helping at the Student Advice Centre Reception, look out for the SSLC elections in your lectures during Weeks 2 and 3 or run to be a Union Councillor in the Autumn Elections?

Volunteering will give you an immediate CV-boost and helps you meet even more people during Freshers. Just think, this time next year you could be a Freshers Helper showing the next set of newbies around!

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WARWICK SU SOCIAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT Do you want to run the next Big Issue?

Fancy setting up a new Fifteen?

Have you got an enterprise idea that could really make a difference, something that could improve social inclusion, deliver a real social change?

Find out more and sign up online at:

www.warwicksu.com/socialenterprise LAUNCH EVENT: Monday 15th October 2012 | 6pm - 8pm

FRESHERS

FRESHERS

GOODIE BAGS

T-SHIRTS

ONLY £5 EACH!

Make sure you grab the ultimate memento of your Freshers experience by bagging a Freshers T-shirt for just £5 when you arrive – we guarantee you’ll still be wearing it in a few years.

It’s great to either treasure or deface!

GET YOURS FROM THE

FRESHERS FAIR

Pick up a Freshers goodie bag from the Freshers Fair to net yourself freebies.

Ranging from Lynx to The Body Shop, you’re in for some treats!

THEY’RE

FREE!

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www.warwicksu.com/FRESHERS www.warwicksu.com/ADVICE

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Once you’ve got your keys and dumped your stuff, head straight on over to Warwick SU and dive into the Freshers Fair 2012. Get your hands on a souvenir Freshers t-shirt sharpish before they all get snapped up!

Take the time to look around all our stalls, pick up your NUS Extra card, your Freshers Passport and be sure to grab one of this year’s free goodie bags. After that, get to know your new hallmates and head down to the first of what we’re sure will be many nights in The Copper Rooms.

FRESHERS FAIR

10am - 4pm COPPER ROOMS 1, 2 + Atrium

Your chance to get your mitts on loads of special offers!

Welcome PARTY 9pm the COPPER ROOMS

Welcome to the best years of your life as UniTrash take over! Sigma, R3Wire and MC Varski take the helm in Room 1. Room 2 sees our residents mix up a soundtrack of all the sounds and flavours you can expect from us this year.

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Copper Rooms 1, 2 + Atrium 10am-4pm

Missed out during the rush of opening weekend? No problem! Head on down to the Union for loads more great student deals at Day 3 of our Freshers Fair.

Paint Party The Copper Rooms 10pm

Back by popular demand, the fastest-selling event at Freshers last year returns for more filth, colour and madness! Prepare to get good and wet to a pumping playlist of dancefloor bangers! Early ticket purchase is advised to avoid missing out.

TUE 2ND oct Sports Fair Sports Centre 10am-4pm

Make sure you keep fit and active during your time here by signing up to any number of our student sports clubs – check out what’s on offer from each of them at this year’s Sports Fair. For a sneak preview, check out the Sports Directory at the back of your SU Guide or on our website at warwicksu.com/sports

Warwick Snow present: Avalanche!

The Copper Rooms 10pm

Warwick Snow has curated this event to showcase the society and their social-heavy approach to the sport! Previous acts include Jack Beats and Scratch Perverts. This is one not to miss for its electric party atmosphere.

WED 3RD oct Societies Fair

Copper Rooms 1, 2 + Atrium 10am - 4pm

Whatever your interests, there’s sure to be something here to tempt you at Day 1 of our Societies Fair! Today you’ll find all the societies related to performance, music, media, games, food & drink for a comprehensive list visit warwicksu.com/societies

POP! £500 Cream Cracker Challenge The Copper Rooms 10pm (circles from 7pm)

Wednesday can only mean one thing: POP! This week, at THE biggest, cheesiest, midweek party anywhere in the area, we have £500 worth of prizes up for grabs in the stupidly funny Cream Cracker Challenge.

Crackers and Cheese… the ultimate combo!

warwicksu.com thu 4th oct Societies Fair

FRI 5th oct Societies Fair

Day 2 of the Societies Fair, featuring charity, cultural and campaigning societies.

The final day of Societies Fair.

Meet academic societies as well as our religious societies.

Copper Rooms 1, 2 + Atrium 10am - 4pm

Copper Rooms 1 & 2 10am – 4pm

Democracy & Thank Freshers Campaigning Fair It’s Friday Copper Rooms 1, 2 + Atrium 10am - 4pm

Atrium 10am-4pm

Showcasing Warwick SU’s democratic services, this fair gives you the chance to see how you can work with communities near and far during your time here.

Don’t miss our final Freshers blowout as you grab bargains galore - jewellery, cakes, CDs, DVDs, vintage accessories, cosmetics and plenty more!

Zane Lowe Copper Rooms 1 10pm

The UK’s foremost tastemaker returns to what he considers to be one of the best venues in the country. The man needs no introduction and his show will blow you away... guaranteed! Expect an expertly mixed, epic presentation of the biggest and newest sounds, delivered in his very own bold and brash style!

Global

Top Banana: £500 Cash Cube giveaway The Copper Rooms 10pm

Top B is what you would call a Warwick institution, and this ultimate weekend party starter returns for yet more fun and frolics. Your host, Spank the Monkey, will kick things off with the biggest production on the stage, the best DJs playing the tunes YOU want to hear and more anthems than The Olympics!

sat 6th oct

Warwick SU presentS:

Tinchy Stryder Copper Rooms 1 7:30pm

The Prince of Grime-turnedchart-topper returns! From humble beginnings in East London’s Tower Hamlets to supporting Rihanna, playing the Main Stage at Glastonbury and becoming a business partner of Jay-Z, Tinchy’s 4th studio album is set to be one of the most important crossover records of the year.

Don’t miss this full live show!

miTUNES

THE Terrace Bar 9pm

Brand new for 2012, this is your chance to be the DJ! Simply bring along your Pod, Pad or Phone and play the tracks that you want to hear through The Terrace Bar’s PA system.

sun 7th oct

Comedy Soc present:

THE Terrace Bar 9pm

Get Funked

Joe Lycett, Diane Spencer + more

A FREE, fortnightly celebration of the beautiful diversity that Warwick has to offer. We are very proud of the rich cultural heritage on campus, and Global, arranged by World@Warwick, highlights some of the sounds and sights of the countries and cultures who call Warwick home.

Funk, Soul, Hip-Hop and Breaks, supplied by DJ Captain Funkwash in his quest for the perfect groove! A cool, retro soundtrack in a slick, modern setting for those wanting to start their weekend with a groove-based BANG!

Chortle Student Comedy Award-winner, Joe Lycett, heads up a sensational bill of some of the most notable up-and-coming comics on the circuit. Come and see him here first before the arenas steal him away!

tHE Terrace Bar 9pm

Copper Rooms 2 7pm - 10:30pm

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Full Union 10pm

Pride, honour and - most importantly - bragging rights are at stake as you represent your hall in a series of funfilled activities to see who’ll be crowned Hall Wars Champion 2012. We say fun-filled; it’s not really, this is serious stuff!

Who’s going to knock Cryfield off the top spot?

wed 10th oct POP! Gamer Challenge

The Copper Rooms 10pm (circles from 7pm)

Another Wednesday; another POP! This time, the pride of your society or team is at stake as you battle it out on stage with a games console... all to a soundtrack that you’ll hate to love!

thu 11th oct live Gig feat. TBC Copper Rooms 1 7:30pm

With a proud history of exceptional live shows here at Warwick ( Tinie Tempah, Noah and the Whale, Example... PINK FLOYD!), it is worth keeping an eye out once the final line-up for this one is confirmed.

Mixology the Terrace Bar 9pm

Delicious, expertly-mixed cocktails alongside a truly delectable House soundtrack make Mixology one of our coolest events to be seen at!

In the stunning backdrop of The Terrace Bar, this is great way to start your evening or stay all night!

World@Warwick Language Café THE Terrace Bar 6pm

World@Warwick provide a fantastic opportunity for those for whom English is their second language to develop their communication skills in a social environment.

sat 13th oct Crash

Copper Rooms 2 10pm (Social from 8pm)

Storming rock, metal, punk and ska anthems played LOUD in CR2 - trust us, you’ve never seen an alternative night quite like this before…

The Saturday Sessions THE Terrace Bar 9pm

Another new feature for 2012, especially aimed at our Postgraduate community.

We’ll present some genuinely fantastic live music from the local area alongside a laid-back playlist for a more civilised weekend experience!

sun 14th oct FRI 12th oct Tony Lee: The Freshers XXX Comedy Party 2012: Hypnotist Prohibition Copper Rooms 1 SHOW 1: 7pm | SHOW 2: 9:30pm Feat. Nick Not for the easily offended!

Grimshaw, Sam & The Womp, Mr. Lee certainly knows how to loveable rogues work a crowd and as one of the best in the industry, you’ll + more Full Union 9pm

Shhhh… this is the big one!

It’s the 1920s and, with the prohibition of alcohol, we’ve got to take this underground!

Experience THE most stylish decade in history, as stunning music and beautiful fashion consume the entire Union.

Expect a contemporary ElectroSwing soundtrack, illicit cocktails and more glamour than The Great Gatsby!

see things you have never seen before. Those who dare to step up to the stage will be crowned ‘campus legends’ for life!

For further information on any of these events and to make sure you don’t miss a thing, check out our dedicated Freshers website:

warwicksu.com /freshers 14

The new 2012/13 NUS Extra card costs just £12 for 12 months and gives you access to many exclusive UK discounts, both online and on the high street. For a full list of offers visit www.nusextra.co.uk - you will have access to exclusive prize draws and competitions, as well as special discounts & offers in Warwick SU’s food & beverage outlets throughout the year.

For an additional £2.99 you can upgrade to the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and access over 40,000 discounts worldwide, including tourist attractions, theme parks, accommodation and travel.

HOW DO I GET ONE? Buy your NUS Extra card online now. Register and upload your digital photo at www.nusextra.co.uk and you’re away!

Alternatively, visit the NUS Extra stand at the Freshers Fair.

If you register before 14th September then you can collect your card from the NUS Extra stand at the Freshers Fair. After this time, your card can be collected from SUHQ Reception.

nus.org.uk

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FaQs

www.warwicksu.com/FAQS

Right now there are probably a million and one questions going through your minds, so we’ve put together a quick FAQ page.

For all other questions, email enquiries@warwicksu.com or phone 024 765 72777.

is the students’ union?? what We’re a charity which exists solely to provide services to our members - from

advice, representation and employability to food and drink. We’re completely separate from the University and don’t make a profit; every penny you spend here is reinvested for your benefit.

do I collect my keys? where It depends which accommodation you’re in. Each hall is signposted as you

arrive and you pick up your keys nearby – if in doubt, ask a Freshers Helper.

do I get my university card? where Rootes Building – that’s the big white building next to Warwick SU across the Piazza.

I make any friends? will YES! Everyone is scared about this before coming to University but trust

us, you’ll be fine. If you’ve got ANY concerns then speak to someone in the Student Advice Centre or chat to the Sabbatical Officers.

the best place to get a coffee? where’s Curiositea or Xananas. Fact. is the best night to go out on campus? which Depends on your music taste! We strongly recommend that you try everything at least once – it’s the only way you’ll be sure to find your favourite.

Do i go to change accommodation? where The University has some provision for this, but you normally have to wait a couple of weeks. Ask at Rootes Reception to find out more.

do I learn my way around? how It’ll take a while, but you’ll be surprised how quickly you pick things up. Don’t be afraid to ask, and you can find maps on the University’s website.

what if I can’t cook?

University is a great time to learn! Alternatively, Warwick SU’s got heaps of outlets to stop you going hungry no matter what your budget. Remember, all the money you spend in our outlets is directly reinvested into services for your benefit!

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www.warwicksu.com/FRESHERS

cHEcklist

aFtEr you gEt HErE

Make sure you don’t miss a thing during Freshers by ticking off every item on this checklist:

Go to the Freshers Fair, get your free goodie bag and buy your Freshers T-shirt.

Collect your University Card

from Rootes Building – you need this to get into events and pick up your stuff!

Pick up your NUS Extra card, Halls Hoodie & Freshers Passport from the Fair.

Go to the UNITRASH Welcome Party on the night that you arrive!

Head to the Sports Fair

to join one of our many sports clubs in the Sports Centre on Tuesday, Week 1.

Check out the Societies Fair

in The Copper Rooms and the SU Atrium on Wednesday - Friday, Week 1.

visit the Democracy & CAMPAIGNING Fair in Warwick SU’s Atrium on Thursday, Week 1 .

Go to the Volunteering Fair

in the Rootes Building on Friday, Week 1 to give something back.

Don’t miss Thank Freshers it’s Friday in the Atrium - your chance to pick up a bargain!

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